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Not Wearing A Seat Belt Can Affect The Outcome Of Your Car Accident Claim
The importance of buckling up when driving cannot be overstated. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seat belt use saved nearly 15,000 lives in 2017 and could have saved another 2,549. Furthermore, wearing a seat belt isn’t just a good idea in Florida, but is actually legally required. Failing… Read More »
The Costs Of A Florida Car Accident
While most people know that car accidents can be life-changing events, many don’t realize the many direct and indirect ways that a car crash can change a person’s life. There are, for instance, a lot of hidden costs that come to victims of car accidents. By gaining a better understanding of the known and… Read More »
What Evidence Can Be Used To Prove Drowsy Driving?
An alarming number of car accidents are caused by drowsy driving every year. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there were 91,000 police-reported crashes involving drowsy drivers in 2017 alone. These collisions resulted in an estimated 50,000 injuries and at least 800 deaths. Traffic safety experts, however, believe that… Read More »
The Importance Of Documenting Your Personal Injury
While it may not seem important at the time, one of the most critical things that an accident victim can do is to start documenting his or injuries and costs as soon as possible. Doing so can play a crucial role in demonstrating fault and damages if the victim must seek compensation from the… Read More »
Florida Roadway Hazards You May Encounter After A Hurricane
Much of southwest Florida is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 hurricane that caused winds of up to 150 miles per hour. The storm destroyed parts of the west coast of Florida, bringing not only high winds, but also storm surges, and heavy rainfall. An estimated four million… Read More »
The Most Common Types Of Pedestrian Accidents In Florida
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 7,000 pedestrians lost their lives in collisions with vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, which breaks down to around one fatality every 75 minutes. This isn’t even the full extent of the damage caused by pedestrian accidents, as an estimated 104,000 other… Read More »
Understanding The Elements Of Your Personal Injury Case
If you were injured in an accident, you may be wondering how much your case is worth. The answer to this question depends on a few important factors, like the severity of your injury and the degree of fault exhibited by the person who caused the accident. Of the utmost importance, however, will be… Read More »
Recovery For Car Accident-Related Facial Injuries
Injuries to the face are one of the more common car accident-related injuries that people suffer. They are also one of the more traumatic injuries because our faces play such an important role in how we connect to and interact with the world. Facial injuries often leave permanent scarring and disfigurement, which can be… Read More »
I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver – What Are My Legal Options?
Recovering compensation after a car accident can be complicated, especially when a crash was caused by the reckless actions of a drunk driver. The injuries in these collisions tend to be severe and the damages immense. Furthermore, more than one person (the drunk driver) could be held liable for the accident. Restaurants and bars… Read More »
Speeding Is The Leading Cause Of Fatal Car Accidents In The U.S.
Speeding endangers everyone on the road and is estimated to contribute to nearly 30 percent of all fatal car accidents that occur in the U.S. Even when an accident victim is fortunate enough to escape fatal injuries, he or she may still suffer from chronic pain and permanent disability, as the injuries caused by… Read More »